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lracut11

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To communicate effectively with mentally and emotionally troubled clients, the caregiver must learn that every interaction is a part of the total
 
  1. communication.
  2. teaching process.
  3. medication regime.
  4. therapeutic process.

Question 2

A patient with a new diagnosis of cancer says, My father died of pancreatic cancer. I took care of him during his illness, so I know what is ahead for me.. Which nursing diagnosis applies?
 
  a. Anticipatory grieving
  b. Ineffective coping
  c. Ineffective denial
  d. Spiritual distress



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Answer to Question 1

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Every interaction is a part of the total therapeutic process.

Answer to Question 2

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The patient's experience demonstrates anticipatory grieving. The other diagnoses may apply but are not supported by the comment.



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